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Patio with a Water Feature and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Projet en cours // Villa des Cimes
Projet en cours // Villa des Cimes
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Patio arrière végétalisée
29th Street
29th Street
Elz DesignElz Design
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting
Kensington Park Road
Kensington Park Road
Studio 22a ArchitectsStudio 22a Architects
A complete refurbishment of an elegant Victorian terraced house within a sensitive conservation area. The project included a two storey glass extension and balcony to the rear, a feature glass stair to the new kitchen/dining room and an en-suite dressing and bathroom. The project was constructed over three phases and we worked closely with the client to create their ideal solution.
Quiet Backyard Retreat
Quiet Backyard Retreat
JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.JDLA Landscape Architecture Inc.
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Lafayette Rustic Courtyard
Viator & Associates IncViator & Associates Inc
Asian Viewing Garden
Asian Viewing Garden
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Asian style backyard viewing garden. Boulders and peastone with natural granite bridge, bluestone patio, natural stone bubbler, low voltage lighting and Japanese Maples. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2014 Brian Hill
Contemporary Patio
Contemporary Patio
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Flagstone Patio with Retaining Walls and Water Feature
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Water feature at night
Water feature at night
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
These clients had a small back yard. They wanted to maximize the space for entertaining and relaxing. We created a walled courtyard with veneer limestone walls, a three fountain wall water feature, and a fire feature. It's lit at night with gas lanterns, which are from New Orleans.
South Baton Rouge
South Baton Rouge
EcoRegionsEcoRegions
What a striking home! This home in South Baton Rouge was designed by Cockfield-Jackson and the clients wanted a complete landscape design that would accompany the architecture of this A. Hays Town inspired home. Featured in this design are a substantial entertainment area in the rear, complete with an outdoor kitchen (built by Joffrion Construction) expansive pool with water feature wall, and a bluestone courtyard. Additionally, this home features a quaint side yard complete with brick steps leading to a bluestone courtyard with an antique sugar kettle fountain. The clients also needed options for guests to park. A circular driveway in the front provided a grand entrance, as well as ample parking for plenty of guests.
Natural Stone Patio
Natural Stone Patio
LandArtLandArt
This tongue in groove, 9'x15' living structure is made of Douglas Fir with a corrugated steel roof. The patio is laid in Banas flagstone with a raised garden bench. The risers and bench are made with Brussels Dimensional Stone and Wiarton sawn bed building stone.
Residence - Kalorama
Residence - Kalorama
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Vines now cascade down the stucco retaining wall from ipe-faced planters and irises fill in behind the water channel. Lilies and lotuses fill the upper and lower pools.
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Montecito, George Washington Smiths Design Studio
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Garden and hardscape Transformed
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Indoor Courtyards (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Image by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product: 'Indoor Courtyard stone elements' Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Central Mediterranean courtyards within homes of all major South European design styles, featuring antique stone pavers, fountains, columns and more...
The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
It takes a certain finesse to assess the landscape and its needs effectively to produce a garden oasis of this scope. Traffic flow, visual aesthetic, and local flora and fauna must be considered. For this build, local fauna such as raccoon and mink threatened the Coi swimming in the pond. Juergen and his design team created designs that incorporated simple forms of shelter for the fish that kept them out of harm’s way. Another challenge the team faced involved redefining the deck space, which was little more than a transition space in and out of the house. Partridge put a new patio in place that blurred the lines between inside and outside and transformed the space into a favourite sitting spot. No matter what challenges Juergen and his team face, they overcome it with unparalleled skill.

Patio with a Water Feature and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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